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Lost

I reach for the things I cannot have I love, but it's never returned Trust is something I give away Knowing it has to be earned I mourn for those who need mourning But for me no tear is shed No one will offer their shoulder I cry in silence instead I weep for the widows and beggers Just like the good book commands I've nothing to offer in treasure I help with my own two hands I have no place to lay my head A bench becomes my bed Each morning I wake up hungry Knowing that I won't be fed I'm someone's son or daughter Somewhere our paths have crossed I'm the one who fell through the cracks I'm what the world has lost

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 4/11/2012 11:39:00 AM
Sad, yet touching piece, my friend. Enjoyed. Kudos. Ralphie
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Date: 4/10/2012 7:30:00 AM
Hi Larry, I will think of this piece daily, when I pass the little man on the corner..with his sign."please help"BG...
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Date: 4/9/2012 10:53:00 PM
I am sure everyone knows someone like this with the world the way it's going. I also help with my hands and heart as I have no job now. Very powerful poem.
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